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10 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Brown v. Peterson Development Co.green
utah · 1980 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2004–2014
2 sentences

2014The court concluded that the "title lost by defendants' predecessors by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants" onee the record boundary line was subsequently fixed by survey, but "legal title to the disputed strip remained in Reynold Johnson or his grantee or successor in interest, from whom the plaintiffs received their title." Id. ¶ 10 In RHN Corp. v. Veibell, 2004 UT 60 , 96 P.3d 985 , our supreme court considered another boundary by acquiescence claim based on the parties' recognition of a fence line as their property boundary.

2014See Veibell, 2004 UT 60, 131 , 96 P.3d 985 (concluding that legal title had vested in plaintiffs' predecessor-in-interest long before his discovery of the record boundary and therefore "the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence is not vitiated by a subsequent discovery of the true record boundary by one of the parties"); Brown, 622 P.2d at 1178 (explaining that "[the fact that the plaintiff lot buyers had notice of the actual lot boundaries ... would have been fatal to their action if they had not received a conveyance of the legal title to the disputed strip of land" from the

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RHN CORP. v. Veibellgreen
utah · 2004 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024Cf. RHN Corp. v. Veibell, 2004 UT 60, ¶ 31 , 96 P.3d 935 (“Once adjacent landowners have acquiesced in a boundary for a long period of time, the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence is not vitiated by a subsequent discovery of the true record boundary by one of the parties.” (emphasis added)).

2024Cf. RHN Corp. v. Veibell, 2004 UT 60, ¶ 31 , 96 P.3d 935 (“Once adjacent landowners have acquiesced in a boundary for a long period of time, the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence is not vitiated by a subsequent discovery of the true record boundary by one of the parties.” (emphasis added)).

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Ghidotti v. Waldrongreen
utahctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Ghidotti v. Waldron, 2019 UT App 67, ¶ 8 , 442 P.3d 1237 . ¶8 In the event that this court agrees with Father on the correct operation of rule 58A, Mother and Stepfather assert that the rule is unconstitutional on its face and as applied to the facts of this case.

2022See Ghidotti v. Waldron, 2019 UT App 67, ¶ 8 , 442 P.3d 1237 . ¶8 In the event that this court agrees with Father on the correct operation of rule 58A, Mother and Stepfather assert that the rule is unconstitutional on its face and as applied to the facts of this case.

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Staker v. Ainsworthgreen
utah · 1990 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Staker v. Ainsworth involved a boundary by acquiescence claim in which there was evidence that one of the adjoining landowners, Max-field, had discovered the location of the true boundary thirteen years before the parties commenced an action to resolve the discrepancy. 785 P.2d 417, 420 (Utah 1990).

2004See Staker, 785 P.2d at 421 ; see also Brown, 622 P.2d at 1177-78 (“The title lost by defendants’ predecessors *944 by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the surveyors established the record title line.... ”); Tripp v. Bagley, 74 Utah 57 , 276 P. 912, 916 (1928) (“[W]here the owners of adjoining lands occupy their respective premises up to a certain line which they mutually recognize as the boundary line for a long period of time, they and their grantees may not deny that the bou

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Tripp v. Bagleygreen
utah · 1928 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Staker, 785 P.2d at 421 ; see also Brown, 622 P.2d at 1177-78 (“The title lost by defendants’ predecessors *944 by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the surveyors established the record title line.... ”); Tripp v. Bagley, 74 Utah 57 , 276 P. 912, 916 (1928) (“[W]here the owners of adjoining lands occupy their respective premises up to a certain line which they mutually recognize as the boundary line for a long period of time, they and their grantees may not deny that the bou

2004See Staker, 785 P.2d at 421 ; see also Brown, 622 P.2d at 1177-78 (“The title lost by defendants’ predecessors *944 by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the surveyors established the record title line.... ”); Tripp v. Bagley, 74 Utah 57 , 276 P. 912, 916 (1928) (“[W]here the owners of adjoining lands occupy their respective premises up to a certain line which they mutually recognize as the boundary line for a long period of time, they and their grantees may not deny that the bou

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Rydalch v. Andersongreen
utah · 1910 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Staker, 785 P.2d at 421 ; see also Brown, 622 P.2d at 1177-78 (“The title lost by defendants’ predecessors *944 by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the surveyors established the record title line.... ”); Tripp v. Bagley, 74 Utah 57 , 276 P. 912, 916 (1928) (“[W]here the owners of adjoining lands occupy their respective premises up to a certain line which they mutually recognize as the boundary line for a long period of time, they and their grantees may not deny that the bou

2004See Staker, 785 P.2d at 421 ; see also Brown, 622 P.2d at 1177-78 (“The title lost by defendants’ predecessors *944 by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the surveyors established the record title line.... ”); Tripp v. Bagley, 74 Utah 57 , 276 P. 912, 916 (1928) (“[W]here the owners of adjoining lands occupy their respective premises up to a certain line which they mutually recognize as the boundary line for a long period of time, they and their grantees may not deny that the bou

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State v. Penagreen
utah · 1994 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997With all deference, the one-size-fits-all characterization Justice Russon places on the operation of the standard of review applicable to law questions when they are part of a mixed question of law and fact is far too simplistic, as we explained in State v. Pena, 869 P.2d 932, 936 (Utah 1994).

1997With all deference, the one-size-fits-all characterization Justice Russon places on the operation of the standard of review applicable to law questions when they are part of a mixed question of law and fact is far too *117 simplistic, as we explained in State v. Pena, 869 P.2d 932, 936 (Utah 1994).

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Wong v. Di Graziagreen
cal · 1963 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57 , 680 P.2d 193, 195 (Ct.App.1984) (“While we can not categorically agree that the rule has no significance in the world of commercial affairs, we believe that when current rules of ... construction exist which would validate a transaction otherwise void by the operation of the rule ..., they should be applied.”); Wong v. DiGrazia, 60 Cal.2d 525 , 35 Cal.Rptr. 241, 247 , 386 P.2d 817, 823 (1963) (“Surely the courts do not seek to invalidate bona fide transactions by the imported application of esoteric legalisms.... [I]nstead we shall seek to interpret [the rule] rea

1996Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57 , 680 P.2d 193, 195 (Ct.App.1984) (“While we can not categorically agree that the rule has no significance in the world of commercial affairs, we believe that when current rules of ... construction exist which would validate a transaction otherwise void by the operation of the rule ..., they should be applied.”); Wong v. DiGrazia, 60 Cal.2d 525 , 35 Cal.Rptr. 241, 247 , 386 P.2d 817, 823 (1963) (“Surely the courts do not seek to invalidate bona fide transactions by the imported application of esoteric legalisms.... [I]nstead we shall seek to interpret [the rule] rea

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Byke Const. Co., Inc. v. Millergreen
arizctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57 , 680 P.2d 193, 195 (Ct.App.1984) (“While we can not categorically agree that the rule has no significance in the world of commercial affairs, we believe that when current rules of ... construction exist which would validate a transaction otherwise void by the operation of the rule ..., they should be applied.”); Wong v. DiGrazia, 60 Cal.2d 525 , 35 Cal.Rptr. 241, 247 , 386 P.2d 817, 823 (1963) (“Surely the courts do not seek to invalidate bona fide transactions by the imported application of esoteric legalisms.... [I]nstead we shall seek to interpret [the rule] rea

1996Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57 , 680 P.2d 193, 195 (Ct.App.1984) (“While we can not categorically agree that the rule has no significance in the world of commercial affairs, we believe that when current rules of ... construction exist which would validate a transaction otherwise void by the operation of the rule ..., they should be applied.”); Wong v. DiGrazia, 60 Cal.2d 525 , 35 Cal.Rptr. 241, 247 , 386 P.2d 817, 823 (1963) (“Surely the courts do not seek to invalidate bona fide transactions by the imported application of esoteric legalisms.... [I]nstead we shall seek to interpret [the rule] rea

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Gore v. Berengreen
kan · 1994 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57 , 680 P.2d 193, 195 (Ct.App.1984) (“While we can not categorically agree that the rule has no significance in the world of commercial affairs, we believe that when current rules of ... construction exist which would validate a transaction otherwise void by the operation of the rule ..., they should be applied.”); Wong v. DiGrazia, 60 Cal.2d 525 , 35 Cal.Rptr. 241, 247 , 386 P.2d 817, 823 (1963) (“Surely the courts do not seek to invalidate bona fide transactions by the imported application of esoteric legalisms.... [I]nstead we shall seek to interpret [the rule] rea

1996Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57 , 680 P.2d 193, 195 (Ct.App.1984) (“While we can not categorically agree that the rule has no significance in the world of commercial affairs, we believe that when current rules of ... construction exist which would validate a transaction otherwise void by the operation of the rule ..., they should be applied.”); Wong v. DiGrazia, 60 Cal.2d 525 , 35 Cal.Rptr. 241, 247 , 386 P.2d 817, 823 (1963) (“Surely the courts do not seek to invalidate bona fide transactions by the imported application of esoteric legalisms.... [I]nstead we shall seek to interpret [the rule] rea

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R. M. S. Corp. v. Baldwingreen
utah · 1978 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Corp. v. Baldwin, 576 P.2d 881, 883 (Utah 1978) ("[N]o judgment could have been so entered for the reason that the corporation was not before the court."). [3] See, e.g., Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson, 390 U.S. 102, 111 , 88 S.Ct. 733, 738 , 19 L.Ed.2d 936 (1968); Kimball v. Florida Bar, 537 F.2d 1305, 1307 (5th Cir.1976). [4] Although Rule 19 was amended after this case was argued, the amendments do not affect the operation of the rule. [5] In making this disposition, we in no way rule upon the merits of the constructive trust issue.

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Harris L. Kimball v. The Florida Bargreen
ca5 · 1976 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Corp. v. Baldwin, 576 P.2d 881, 883 (Utah 1978) ("[N]o judgment could have been so entered for the reason that the corporation was not before the court."). [3] See, e.g., Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson, 390 U.S. 102, 111 , 88 S.Ct. 733, 738 , 19 L.Ed.2d 936 (1968); Kimball v. Florida Bar, 537 F.2d 1305, 1307 (5th Cir.1976). [4] Although Rule 19 was amended after this case was argued, the amendments do not affect the operation of the rule. [5] In making this disposition, we in no way rule upon the merits of the constructive trust issue.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
B.G.T.S. v. Balls Brothers Farm green
utahctapp · 2024
1 sentence

2024The title lost by defendants’ predecessors by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the 20220523-CA 15 2024 UT App 37 B.G.T.S. v. Balls Brothers Farm surveyors established the record title line . . . .

12024–2024
Menzies v. State green
utah · 2014
2 sentences

2022Constitutional challenges present “questions of law.” Menzies v. State, 2014 UT 40, ¶ 27 , 344 P.3d 581 , abrogated on other grounds by McCloud v. State, 2021 UT 51 , 496 P.3d 179 .

2022Constitutional challenges present “questions of law.” Menzies v. State, 2014 UT 40, ¶ 27 , 344 P.3d 581 , abrogated on other grounds by McCloud v. State, 2021 UT 51 , 496 P.3d 179 .

12022–2022
State Ex Rel. Mm green
utah · 2003
1 sentence

2006Holding otherwise would "impermissibly undermine[ ] her right to counsel." Id. [11] This case illustrates an ironic deficiency in the operation of rule 8.

12006–2006
Johnson v. Brown neutral
cal · 1883
1 sentence

2004See Staker, 785 P.2d at 421 ; see also Brown, 622 P.2d at 1177-78 (“The title lost by defendants’ predecessors *944 by virtue of the operation of the doctrine of boundary by acquiescence did not revert to the defendants nor to the former owners of the record title when the surveyors established the record title line.... ”); Tripp v. Bagley, 74 Utah 57 , 276 P. 912, 916 (1928) (“[W]here the owners of adjoining lands occupy their respective premises up to a certain line which they mutually recognize as the boundary line for a long period of time, they and their grantees may not deny that the bou

12004–2004
Fisher v. Bailey green
utah · 1963
2 sentences

1996In Fisher v. Bailey, 14 Utah 2d 424 , 385 P.2d 985 (1963), the supreme court concluded that the rule against perpetuities was not violated where an option to purchase lots was required to be exercised within a period of five years.

1996In Fisher v. Bailey, 14 Utah 2d 424 , 385 P.2d 985 (1963), the supreme court concluded that the rule against perpetuities was not violated where an option to purchase lots was required to be exercised within a period of five years.

11996–1996
Kennecott Corp. v. Utah State Tax Commission green
utah · 1991
1 sentence

1992Id.

11992–1992
Baker v. Matheson green
utah · 1979
1 sentence

1989This principle was well stated in Baker v. Matheson, 607 P.2d 233 (Utah 1979): Legislative enactments that are basically economic in nature rarely affect all persons equally.

11989–1989
Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1987Corp. v. Baldwin, 576 P.2d 881, 883 (Utah 1978) ("[N]o judgment could have been so entered for the reason that the corporation was not before the court."). [3] See, e.g., Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson, 390 U.S. 102, 111 , 88 S.Ct. 733, 738 , 19 L.Ed.2d 936 (1968); Kimball v. Florida Bar, 537 F.2d 1305, 1307 (5th Cir.1976). [4] Although Rule 19 was amended after this case was argued, the amendments do not affect the operation of the rule. [5] In making this disposition, we in no way rule upon the merits of the constructive trust issue.

1987Corp. v. Baldwin, 576 P.2d 881, 883 (Utah 1978) ("[N]o judgment could have been so entered for the reason that the corporation was not before the court."). [3] See, e.g., Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. Patterson, 390 U.S. 102, 111 , 88 S.Ct. 733, 738 , 19 L.Ed.2d 936 (1968); Kimball v. Florida Bar, 537 F.2d 1305, 1307 (5th Cir.1976). [4] Although Rule 19 was amended after this case was argued, the amendments do not affect the operation of the rule. [5] In making this disposition, we in no way rule upon the merits of the constructive trust issue.

11987–1987

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